Professor in Orthopedics and orthopedic surgeon
Prof. Dr. M.A.J. (Michiel) van de Sande
Introduction
I am a professor of orthopedic oncology, in particular pediatric orthopedic oncology, at the orthopedics department at the LUMC and work as an oncological pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology. My surgical specialty focuses on the treatment of pediatric, AYA, and adult patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas.
I am Chairman of the Bone Tumors and Infection Working Group of EPOS and a board member of the Dutch Sarcoma Group, FOSTER, EuroEwing Consortium and EMSOS.
I am Chairman of the Bone Tumors and Infection Working Group of EPOS and a board member of the Dutch Sarcoma Group, FOSTER, EuroEwing Consortium and EMSOS.
Scientific research
Within the LUMC Cancer research line, my research within oncological orthopedics focuses on (inter)national collaboration; such as multicenter studies on giant cell tumors of the joint and bone, soft tissue sarcomas, chondrosarcomas, adamantinoma, osteo- and Ewing sarcomas.
I have published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters; My research is funded by several scientific grants; e.g. the KWF, Alpe-D'huZes, Bontius Foundation and Team Westland Foundation EVA.
I have published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters; My research is funded by several scientific grants; e.g. the KWF, Alpe-D'huZes, Bontius Foundation and Team Westland Foundation EVA.
